Webster University Athens is an accredited American university based in Greece, offering a range of degrees all taught in English. It is the only fully owned and controlled campus of a U.S. university in Greece, operating both academically and financially under Webster University's umbrella.

The campus is located in the heart of Athens at the foothills of the Acropolis, at 9 Ipitou Street, Athens 105 57. Small class sizes mean students receive individual attention and direct mentorship from faculty who bring real-world knowledge into the classroom.

Part of a global university

Webster University is an independent nonprofit institution founded in 1915, today serving more than 13,000 students worldwide. Its global network spans three continents, with campuses in the United States, Europe and Asia. Students at Webster Athens earn the same degree as their peers at any other Webster campus, under a unified course catalog and credit system.

Mission

Webster University nurtures the skills, knowledge and personal growth of its students, cultivating learners who are engaged citizens, ready to create meaningful change in their communities and the world.

Vision

Webster University empowers its students to become catalysts for change, transforming their own lives while driving progress and inspiring lasting impact in communities worldwide.

Core values

• Engaged learning through internships, mentorship, research, community service and study abroad
• Community of care built on mutual respect, compassion and a sense of belonging
• Diversity, equity and inclusion, rooted in the belief that every person has equal worth
• Integrity and ethical conduct, with the highest standards of honesty and accountability
• Stewardship of people and resources in ways that align with the university's values
• Continuous improvement through reflective practice, lifelong learning and emotional intelligence.

Accreditation

Webster University holds full institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which it has maintained since 1925. This accreditation applies to all worldwide locations, including Athens. Students at Webster Athens therefore graduate with the same accredited American degree as students on the main campus in St. Louis, Missouri.

The George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technology is among the 5% of business schools worldwide to hold specialized accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), covering BS, BA, MBA, MS and doctoral programs in Business and Management.

Webster Athens is also licensed by the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs of the Hellenic Republic (License Number: 127051/K1/01-08-2016). Degrees awarded by Webster Athens are eligible for professional equivalency recognition under Greek law.

Undergraduate programs

• Business Administration (BS)
• Computer Science (BS)
• English (BA)
• International Relations (BA)
• Media Studies (BA)
• Psychology (BA/BS)

Graduate programs

• MBA
• International Relations and Security Studies (MA)
• Psychology (MA)
• International and Regional Security (Certificate)
• Project Management (Certificate)
• Oil and Gas (Certificate)

Why Webster Athens

1. An accredited American degree earned in one of the world's most historically rich cities
2. Small class sizes with personalized faculty mentorship
3. Flexible programs designed to balance study with work and life commitments
4. Access to Webster's global campus network for study abroad opportunities
5. Virtual internship options to build professional skills alongside studies

European campus network

Webster Athens is part of a broader European network. Students can connect with peers across campuses in Vienna (Austria), Leiden (Netherlands) and Geneva (Switzerland), as well as campuses in Tbilisi (Georgia) and Tashkent (Uzbekistan).